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The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most efficient offensive teams this season, ranking inside the top 10 in effective field goal percentage while also getting to the free-throw line at an elite rate. Their ability to generate high-percentage shots and capitalize on trips to the stripe has been a major factor in their consistent scoring output.
Beyond their half-court efficiency, Los Angeles has also been dangerous in transition, consistently pushing the tempo and attacking the paint. As a result, they now sit inside the top 10 in points in the paint, making them a difficult matchup for teams that struggle to defend the interior.
That presents a big problem for the Dallas Mavericks, who have had major issues slowing down opponents near the rim. While Dallas has been respectable in overall opponent effective field goal percentage, their paint defense remains a weakness, and they have slipped into the bottom half of the league in three-point defense as well.
Another area where Dallas has struggled is in closing out defensive possessions. They rank among the worst teams in the league in defensive rebounding and turnover creation, allowing teams to get second-chance opportunities and extended possessions. Against a Lakers team that thrives on high-percentage looks and drawing fouls, those issues could prove costly.
Given the matchup advantages for Los Angeles, their ability to control the pace, and Dallas’ defensive vulnerabilities, expect the Lakers to cover the spread at home. Their interior scoring and transition play should dictate the flow of the game, forcing Dallas into a tough position defensively. Take LA Lakers ATS
Beyond their half-court efficiency, Los Angeles has also been dangerous in transition, consistently pushing the tempo and attacking the paint. As a result, they now sit inside the top 10 in points in the paint, making them a difficult matchup for teams that struggle to defend the interior.
That presents a big problem for the Dallas Mavericks, who have had major issues slowing down opponents near the rim. While Dallas has been respectable in overall opponent effective field goal percentage, their paint defense remains a weakness, and they have slipped into the bottom half of the league in three-point defense as well.
Another area where Dallas has struggled is in closing out defensive possessions. They rank among the worst teams in the league in defensive rebounding and turnover creation, allowing teams to get second-chance opportunities and extended possessions. Against a Lakers team that thrives on high-percentage looks and drawing fouls, those issues could prove costly.
Given the matchup advantages for Los Angeles, their ability to control the pace, and Dallas’ defensive vulnerabilities, expect the Lakers to cover the spread at home. Their interior scoring and transition play should dictate the flow of the game, forcing Dallas into a tough position defensively. Take LA Lakers ATS
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NBA Basketball Cappers Picks for Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers with Cappers winnings percentage over 55% for the last 7 days:
Jimmy Boyd 71 % Brian Bitler 67 % Kosty Insider Plays 67 % Sean Higgs 60 % Troy Wins 56 %
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Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Lakers SPREAD
Dallas Mavericks 8.5 (-107) AVG SPREAD W%: 50 ROI: -6
Josh Schonwald
W%: 49
ROI: -5
Brian Bitler
W%: 52
ROI: -1
Sean Higgs
W%: 45
ROI: -13
Jimmy Boyd
W%: 51
ROI: -2
Liev Jackson
W%: 46
ROI: -10
Troy Wins
W%: 56
ROI: -3
SPREAD
Los Angeles Lakers -8.5 (-113) AVG SPREAD W%: 49 ROI: -7
Cameron Picks and parlays
W%: 50
ROI: -5
Jason La Canfora
W%: 47
ROI: -8
Kosty Insider Plays
W%: 54
ROI: 5
Randy Chambers
W%: 49
ROI: -7
Peter Tran
W%: 49
ROI: -7
Caleb Davis
W%: 49
ROI: -7
Eric P.
W%: 45
ROI: -13
Brad Francis
W%: 51
ROI: -8
Ricky Dimon
W%: 45
ROI: -14
Jay Briggs
W%: 51
ROI: -2
MONEY
Dallas Mavericks 299
MONEY
Los Angeles Lakers -370
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